Student Rights & Responsibilities
Understanding your Rights as a STUDENT
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , the Americans Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans Disabilities Act Amended Act of 2008 prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
According to these laws, no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity or a public entity.
“Person with a disability” means any person who:
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” If you would like more information about the responsibilities of postsecondary schools to students with disabilities, read the OCR brochure Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities: Higher Education’s Obligations Under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA.
“Students with disabilities who know their rights and responsibilities are much better equipped to succeed in postsecondary school.” – US Department of Ed Office for Civil Rights
UNCG wants you to succeed! Here are a few things that you can do to ensure your success during your time at UNCG:
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